After a huge 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late on Friday, people fled their houses in a state of terror. The earthquake led to power outages and structural damage. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck around 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) at a depth of 18.5 km, 44 miles (71 kilometres) southwest of Marrakesh. The Spectator reports that the earthquake in Morocco has already claimed the lives of at least 151 individuals and injured hundreds more. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake, which struck at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT) and caused shaking that lasted several seconds, had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8. Earthquake in Morocco: Powerful 6.8-Magnitude Quake Jolts Morocco, People Seen Rushing Out of Buildings (Watch Video).
Panic in Residents of Marrakech
BREAKING 🚨 Panic in residents of #Marrakech after powerful earthquake hits Morocco pic.twitter.com/BtTsQ2GzEN
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 8, 2023
Damage After Tremors in Morocco
Reports of damage after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Morocco pic.twitter.com/tQqYsosW8x
— BNO News (@BNONews) September 8, 2023
People Trapped in Rubble
People trapped in rubble near earthquake epicenter in Morocco, locals pleading for help in online videos pic.twitter.com/UpNWAQcBAv
— BNO News (@BNONews) September 9, 2023
Death Toll Rises to Atleast 151
BREAKING: 🇲🇦 Morocco earthquake death toll rises to at least 151
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 9, 2023
Building Collapse Reported
BREAKING: Reports that several buildings have collapsed as a result of Morocco earthquake
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 8, 2023
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